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Rain Alert! RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 in Jeopardy?
27 May
Summary
- Rain threatens Qualifier 1 between RCB and Gujarat Titans.
- An 80% chance of rain looms over Dharamshala's HPCA Stadium.
- RCB advances to final if Qualifier 1 is washed out.
The upcoming IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, featuring a blockbuster clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans at Dharamshala's HPCA Stadium, is under a cloud of potential rain disruption. Weather forecasts indicate an 80% probability of rain on Tuesday, posing a threat to the scheduled match.
While the build-up to the game may see considerable rainfall, meteorological predictions suggest a clearing of skies closer to the match start time of 6 PM. This offers a glimmer of hope for fans eager to witness the contest. However, the IPL's format introduces a unique scenario for this Qualifier.
In the event of a washout, RCB, having secured the top position in the IPL 2026 points table, would automatically qualify for the final. There is no reserve day for Qualifier 1, meaning Gujarat Titans would then proceed to Qualifier 2 against the winner of the Eliminator.
